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2026 Race · California

U.S. House (District 27)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 27) in California is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: George Whitesides (Democratic) and Jason Gibbs (Republican). The seat is currently held by George Whitesides (Democratic), who has served since January 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Jason Gibbs

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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George Whitesides

Democratic · Since January 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Armed Services
  • Science, Space, and Technology

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9449

    To provide for debt reduction for developing countries for purposes of developing resilience, and for...

  • HR.9235

    Disaster Ready Infrastructure Act of 2026

2026 California U.S. House (District 27) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 27) in California in 2026?

George Whitesides (Democratic) and Jason Gibbs (Republican). George Whitesides is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 California U.S. House (District 27) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by California and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

George Whitesides, a Democratic, currently represents California, serving since January 2025.

What committees does George Whitesides serve on?

George Whitesides serves on House Committee on Armed Services and House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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